Tamron launched its new standard zoom lens 'SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF]' in Japanese market. Optimized for work with Nikon Digital SLR cameras, it offers first-rate close-up shooting performances. The lens gives best results with cameras featuring F/2.8 as maximum aperture at all focal lengths and distances. Other features include natural out-of-focus effect for portraits and faster shutter speed for enhanced digital photographic experience. Tamron plans to wait till 13th March to bring SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] zoom lens to the market for sale for the suggested price of 57,750(JPY).